Private jet cost
New York → Edinburgh
A private flight from New York to Edinburgh covers 2,822 nautical miles (5,226 km) and takes about 6h 18m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $83,826 – $131K one-way — about $26,831 per seat.
2,822 nm
Great-circle distance
6h 18m
Flight time (large jet)
7.3h vs 9.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,279 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 523 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 53m | $46,665 – $69,252 | $73,039 – $97,195 | $78,839 – $110K | $14,490 | 1,705 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 10h 11m | $47,168 – $67,195 | $74,412 – $95,165 | $80,612 – $109K | $14,295 | 1,948 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 46m | $49,618 – $72,329 | $77,720 – $102K | $85,220 – $119K | $15,243 | 2,788 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 28m | $63,775 – $92,896 | $99,962 – $131K | $109K – $152K | $19,584 | 4,107 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 11m | $77,000 – $112K | $121K – $158K | $131K – $183K | $23,635 | 4,813 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 6h 18m | $83,826 – $131K | $131K – $183K | $143K – $215K | $26,831 | 5,279 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 6h 04m | $102K – $159K | $159K – $222K | $174K – $261K | $32,616 | 6,958 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 6h 26m | $164K – $298K | $257K – $416K | $278K – $481K | $57,732 | 13,855 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly New York–Edinburgh non-stop
New York: where you’d land
- Teterboro Airport KTEB
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Morristown Municipal Airport KMMU
Business-aviation airport · 5,999 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs · 24h - Newark Liberty International Airport KEWR
Major hub · 11,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Edinburgh: where you’d land
- Edinburgh Airport EGPH
Airport with private terminal · 8,386 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (large jet) | 7.3 h | 5,279 kg | $26,831 |
| Airline, economy | 9.9 h | 523 kg | Typically $627–$1,568 |
| Airline, first / business | 9.4 h | 2090 kg | Typically $2,613–$6,271 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.